HB337 Alabama 2018 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the driver of a motor vehicle is prohibited from following another motor vehicle too closely. Also under existing law, with regard to the prohibition against following another vehicle too closely, there are special requirements for the driver of a motor vehicle or truck drawing another vehicle 25 or more feet in length
This bill would define the term truck platoon and provide that if the members of the truck platoon meet certain requirements, the trailing drivers in the platoon are exempt from the prohibition against following too closely
Relating to motor vehicles; to amend Sections 32-1-1.1 and 32-5A-89, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the prohibition against following a motor vehicle too closely; to exempt truck platoons under certain conditions.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2018 | H | Pending third reading on day 11 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| February 8, 2018 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| January 30, 2018 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | February 7, 2018 | Room 418 at 09:00 | House PS&HS Hearing |
| Hearing | April 5, 2017 | Room 200 at 09:00 | House W&ME Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB337 Alabama 2018 Session - Introduced |